Wednesday, October 27, 2004
D-Lo
Tonight's the night, a chance to put this baby away and bury the demons for good. A few thoughts on tonight's starting pitcher:
- Lowe had the decisive save in game 5 of the 2003 ALDS, the decisive win in game 3 of the ALDS this year, and the decisive win in the ALCS this year.
- Prior to game 2, I envisioned this dream scenario: Curt goes 6 strong innings, leaves with a lead. Lowe pitches the 7th, Timlin the 8th, and Foulke the 9th. I had hoped to get a tough inning in for Lowe, so that he comes in without a full week of rest since the Yankees game. Hopefully they've been working him hard on the off-days, as we all know what extra work does for his sinker.
- A lot was made of it perhaps being Pedro's last start last night. This would definitely be Lowe's last start, but like Pedro, I'm really hoping not to see him again this post-season.
- Lowe can be a bit of a baby, and he probably is gone after this year, especially with Bor-ass as his agent, but I've enjoyed seeing him on the top step leading the cheers on almost every big play, with one leg in the air and the roundabout fist pump. He makes me nervous always, but I'm excited for him tonight.
- Lowe had the decisive save in game 5 of the 2003 ALDS, the decisive win in game 3 of the ALDS this year, and the decisive win in the ALCS this year.
- Prior to game 2, I envisioned this dream scenario: Curt goes 6 strong innings, leaves with a lead. Lowe pitches the 7th, Timlin the 8th, and Foulke the 9th. I had hoped to get a tough inning in for Lowe, so that he comes in without a full week of rest since the Yankees game. Hopefully they've been working him hard on the off-days, as we all know what extra work does for his sinker.
- A lot was made of it perhaps being Pedro's last start last night. This would definitely be Lowe's last start, but like Pedro, I'm really hoping not to see him again this post-season.
- Lowe can be a bit of a baby, and he probably is gone after this year, especially with Bor-ass as his agent, but I've enjoyed seeing him on the top step leading the cheers on almost every big play, with one leg in the air and the roundabout fist pump. He makes me nervous always, but I'm excited for him tonight.
# posted by Darlucky @ 5:14 PM 
